NYC BigApps Ideas

NYC BigApps Ideas

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Congratulations, winners! And thanks to everyone who voted and participated! We hope these ideas will help fuel the NYC BigApps 3.0 challenge launching later this year.

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Top 10 Ideas

I want an NYC app that has a visual, color coded map of all street parking rules, regulations and street cleaning schedules.
Submitted 11 months ago by Will T
I want an NYC app that aggregates all the volunteer initiatives available, its cause and allows me to register/participate
Submitted 11 months ago by Christopher B
I want an NYC app that aggregates bike accident data to make/help petition for safer bike routes
Submitted 11 months ago by Trev E
I want an NYC app that provides a open API to all MTA transit information, schedules, delays, current location of trains and buses information
Submitted 11 months ago by Kyri S
I want an NYC app that lets you 'like' or rate any street or block in the 5 boroughs. You could review their quality, cleanliness, safety, noise, etc.
Submitted 11 months ago by Carlos J. G
I want an NYC app that creates networks of citizens who can chime in about their borough, district and neighborhood issues with local government.
Submitted 11 months ago by Carlos J. G
I want an NYC app that tells me when the next subway car is to arrive at my station (before I go underground).
Submitted 11 months ago by stephen m
I want an NYC app that allows residents to rate their building's owner, mgmt co., landlord, even brokers and lets interested renters browse those ratings.
Submitted 11 months ago by Bud C
I want an NYC app that tells me my options during an emergency based on where I am and what my status is (lost/hurt/trapped/OK).
Submitted 10 months ago by Kelly T
I want an NYC app that for each borough gives the location of nearest public restrooms with A, B, C, D type ratings for their cleanliness and the level of safety
Submitted 10 months ago by Sheryl C

Top 25 Ideas

I want an NYC app that captures the license plate numbers of dangerous, obnoxious drivers and subjects them to both legal accountability and public scorn.
Submitted 11 months ago by Bill M
I want an NYC app that creates a social network within apartment buildings, allowing for better communication and easier transitions for new tenants.
Submitted 11 months ago by Michael S
I want an NYC app that allows New Yorkers to report cab drivers that refuse them service. Snap a photo of the license or plate, submit.
Submitted 11 months ago by Tom C
I want an NYC app that Tells me the Letter Grade and Date of Last Inspection for any restaurant based on my GPS location + search.
Submitted 11 months ago by Randy L
I want an NYC app that allows me to instantly log a noise complaint with the city based on my current location.
Submitted 11 months ago by Will T
I want an NYC app that allows me to report any crime in progress with the ability to send a geotagged photo, video, and/or a description of the situation.
Submitted 11 months ago by Benjamin H
I want an NYC app that maps when buildings were built and who was the architect based on my location.
Submitted 11 months ago by Edwin A
I want an NYC app that shows me the current deals that are offered in restaurants, stores(15% off), bars(happy hours) etc based on my current time and geo-location
Submitted 11 months ago by Aanchal J
I want an NYC app that shows what NYC looked like in 1940. It would be powered by the 1939-41 Tax Photographs taken of all five boroughs..
Submitted 11 months ago by Will T
I want an NYC app that turns my subway commute into a snowboarding challenge where people are encouraged to stand while maintaining balance within the subway car.
Submitted 11 months ago by Gene L
I want an NYC app that will keep track of fun, random activities on my bucket list that I can shake when I'm bored and go do!
Submitted 11 months ago by Sara D
I want an NYC app that reminds me daily to bring my umbrella or sunglasses depending on precipitation % and UV ray statistics.
Submitted 11 months ago by Sarah T
I want an NYC app that contains an administrative portal dedicated to NYC, that directly relates to aspects and needs of NYC people, with information they want
Submitted 11 months ago by Chetan B
I want an NYC app that allows me to gain points for positive lifestyle choices - exercise, volunteering, recycling -- & redeem them for rewards at NYC businesses.
Submitted 10 months ago by Laura D
I want an NYC app that shows the nearest Hertz connect and/or Zipcar locations with available vehicles within a short walking distance
Submitted 10 months ago by Sheryl C

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Judges

Co-founder, New York Tech Meetup

Managing Director, BMW iVentures

Charlie O'Donnell

Principal, First Round Capital

Commissioner, NYC Department of Information Technology & Telecommunications

Associate Arts Professor, ITP and Distinguished Writer in Residence, Journalism Department at NYU

Managing Director, Center for Economic Transformation, NYCEDC